Breathe. Focus. Restore.
Science-backed breathing techniques to calm your mind and sharpen your focus.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose.”
Controlled breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and heart rate in as little as 90 seconds. Refresher puts six clinically validated techniques in your pocket — just your breath.
Six Techniques. Infinite Calm.
Each method is grounded in clinical research and optimized for daily practice.
Box Breathing
Inhale, hold, exhale, hold — 4 seconds each. Used by Navy SEALs for stress control.
4-7-8 Breathing
Inhale 4s, hold 7s, exhale 8s. Dr. Weil’s technique for instant calm and sleep.
Coherent Breathing
5 breaths per minute. Synchronizes your heart rate and nervous system.
Wim Hof Method
Controlled hyperventilation followed by retention. Boost energy and immunity.
Mindfulness Timer
Set a custom duration and breathe freely at your own pace. Ideal for meditation and mindful rest.
Custom Technique
Build your own breathing pattern with custom phases and durations. Premium feature.
Try Box Breathing
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All data stored on-device or your private iCloud
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Simple by Design
Choose Your Technique
Pick from six science-backed breathing methods.
Follow the Pacer
Beautiful animated guide syncs with your breath.
Track Your Progress
HealthKit integration logs your mindfulness minutes.
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